by Mickey Jarvis | May 4, 2024 | Low Hazard, South East, Tasman Peninsula
Near Port Arthur |
Hazard Rating: 1/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 90 km | Faces: Southeast-ish into Ladies Bay | Length: 500 m
Original Name: Turrakana, the homeland of the Pydairrerme (Tasman Peninsula’s Aboriginal people)
Stewarts Bay is located near Port Arthur between Garden and Fryingpan points. Well-protected, the beach is ideal for families and kids.
A must-visit if you are in the area, not usually too busy with great views. My friend Christine grew up here and describes it as a positive and pivotal part of growing up in the area. Alberry Creek enters into the bay for a safe paddling area. Access to the beach to launch small boats and kayaks, etc.
There is a park area for a picnic with nearby toilets.
by Mickey Jarvis | Mar 11, 2024 | East Coast
Near: Orford | Hazard Rating: 4/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 85 km | Faces: NNE into Mercury Passage | Length: 1 km
Located 4 km south of Orford. This a popular beach, and rightly so – beautiful white sand and great views of Toarra-Marra-Monah (Maria Island).
A moderate gradient beach that sometimes gets small surf which can make it moderately hazardous and may also include rips.
The beach has ample parking, toilets and a BBQ area.
by Mickey Jarvis | Apr 18, 2023 | South, Surf
Hazard Rating: 10+/10 | Parking: None | from Hobart: A long way | Faces: South into Antarctica
Located in Cape Raoul Bay, south east Tasmania and accessed by a 8 km walk or by boat. ‘Shippies’ is one the the wildest & most dangerous surf breaks in the world. Multi faceted surf steps and great white sharks make it a top challenge.
It’s name comes from the shape of the bluff which looks likes the ‘stern’ of a ship.
Surf photos provided by: Stu Gibson, a leading Tasmanian surf photographer.
by Mickey Jarvis | Jan 14, 2023 | Greater Hobart, Low Hazard, Wheelchair Friendly
Hazard Rating: Low | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 2.4 km | Faces: East into the Derwent River | Length: 150 m
Wheel Chair Access: Disabled parking and a gentle gradient to the beach often on packed sand.
Short Beach is situated near Sandy Bay and Battery Point and surprisingly – it is not very long! Best accessed via Queen Street,
A protected beach with a playground, great swings, toilets and a BBQ area.
A dog friendly beach that is great for dog walking.
Ideal for learning to paddle board or kayak, but often not recommended for swimming due to poor water quality.
by Mickey Jarvis | Jan 6, 2024 | Channel, Low Hazard, South
Hazard Rating: 2/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 25 km | Faces: East into Northwest Bay | Length: 600m
A somewhat protected beach in North West Bay which is ideal for kids and family.
A small playground and BBQ area behind the beach. Cabin and camping ground nearby – Snug Beach Cabin & Camping Park.
Located in Snug – off Beach Road on the Channel Highway south of Hobart. Views of north Bruny and the Channel.
Proclaimed a town in 1908, the name is believed to have come from sailors who found “snug” anchorage for their ships in the D’Entrecasteaux Channel.
